KS3 Curriculum
Key Stage Three: Years 7, 8 and 9
All students follow a common curriculum at KS3. The following table lists the subjects and allocation of teaching periods for each of them, over a fortnightly period.
Subject |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Mathematics | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Science | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Geography | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| History | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Modern Foreign Languages | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Religious Education | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Art | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Drama | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Music | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Physical Education | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Technology* | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Number of Lessons | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| DFE Recommended Minimum | 48 | 48 | 48 |
Students are assessed against National Curriculum criteria for each subject. Their progress is tracked in sub-levels (4a, 4b, 4c) which is compared against their ‘good progress’ (4LP) targets.
*Students study a ‘carousel’ developing skills in Food Technology, Resistant Materials and Textiles.
Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health Education
Throughout KS3 and KS4 the PSHE curriculum is delivered during tutor time and through drop down mornings to ensure that key aspects are delivered effectively. These include: Sex and Relationships Education, Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education and Employability/Careers.
For more detailed information about each subject, including units and assessments, please click on the links below: